There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.
Men trust rather to their eyes than to their ears; the effect of precepts is therefore slow and tedious, whilst that of examples is summary and effectual.
Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.
Leave in concealment what has long been concealed.
Mercy often inflicts death.
Fire tries gold, misery tries brave men.